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Heart of the home from Kitchen Trends volume 2702
When you undertake a remodeling project, even though the plan is to make changes and improvements, in most cases you strive to keep the integrity of what has gone before.
The owners of the featured property were looking to update their kitchen, and wanted to create a family-friendly space with better circulation, but they were also mindful of the character that existed already, says kitchen designer Elina Katsioula-Beall CKD, of DeWitt Designer Kitchens.
"The overall opinion was that the kitchen layout was totally impractical and the space too small for a growing family. Together with the adjacent laundry room and bathroom, it was also part of a series of dark, enclosed spaces."
The wall between the laundry and dining area was removed, and the laundry resited in the bathroom. The newly created space became the preparation and cooking area of the kitchen.
"We also cut down the floor-to-ceiling brick wall to make a half-wall, which helped create an open feeling," says Katsioula-Beall.
For owners Abby and Jay Fukuto, the most important aspect was to maintain the warm, welcoming feeling of the original kitchen, due in part to the material palette.
"From the outset, one huge concern was our existing wood flooring. The floorboards are wide-plank oak, wire-brushed with old wrought iron nails. The new kitchen floor had to match the rest of the house – if they hadn't been able to match the wooden boards, I'm not sure we would have gone ahead with the project," says one of the owners.
Equally important was a collection of vintage kitchenware. Katsioula-Beall created new cabinetry, which included custom elements to display these treasured items. For everyday use, the designers added an integrated buffet that reads as a stand-alone piece – another contribution to the kitchen's eclectic appeal.
Designed by Elina Katsioula-Beall CKD and Sarah Michalowski CKD, this remodeled kitchen is now a gathering place for family and friends.
Once the laundry room, this space was reconfigured to become the preparation and cooking zone.
The island-café bar replaced the wall between the dining area and laundry. The brick side wall was reduced in height to match.
Cherished items, such as this bread box, dry-goods canisters and scale, are displayed on and within the custom-built cabinetry.
Wood-beam openings and a fireplace lend an authenticity to the remodeled kitchen. Although built in, the buffet has a different finish and hardware, so that it appears to be a stand-alone piece of furniture – such as would be seen in a traditional farmhouse kitchen.
Rohl Gallery
Credit List
Kitchen designer
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Elina Katsioula-Beall CKD, co-designer Sarah Michalowski CKD, DeWitt Designer Kitchens (Pasadena, CA)
Cabinets
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Columbia Cabinets, alder finished in Crème Brulée and Cottage Green with black glaze
Backsplash
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Reclaimed antique Parfeuille tile in yellow and salmon; Italian Renaissance vermiculum tile from Walker Zanger
Sink
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Rohl Farmhouse; Kohler island sink in stainless steel
Range and ventilation
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Viking
Story by Justin Foote
Photography by Suki Medencevic
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